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Audio Narration of.the article, Turning Point in AI 🚀 Leaders Rally for a Natural AI Initiative by Denise Holt on Spatial Web AI Podcast. #ActiveInferenceAI #futureofai #karlfriston A pivotal roundtable discussion held by the Boston Global Forum, the Active Inference Institute, and the Neuropsychiatry and Society Program on December 12, 2023, marked a significant turning point in our understanding and development of artificial intelligence. This group of leaders came together to to discuss a letter signed by 25 neuroscientists, biologists, physicists, policy makers, AI researchers, entrepreneurs, and directors of research labs on a joint initiative proposing a radical rethinking of AI’s trajectory, advocating for a model of AI that is fundamentally different from the data-intensive, computationally expensive systems that dominate today’s landscape. They propose that rather than giant neural networks, we need AI systems modeled after natural organisms - displaying key attributes like autonomy, adaptability, and goal-directedness. Their meeting signifies growing momentum behind a new approach to AI called Active Inference, developed by world renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Karl Friston, Chief Science Officer at VERSES AI, that leads to more transparent, ethical, and beneficial intelligent systems. Active Inference AI is inspired by physics and the biology of life itself, and it is already being advanced by VERSES AI, currently in Beta for their Genius platform with partners like NASA, Volvo, and others. Explore the future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach! Visit my blog and Subscribe to my channels: Spatial Web AI website: https://deniseholt.us Substack: https://deniseholt.substack.com LinkedIn: https://spatial-web-ai-6985009124036030464 Become a paid subscriber on Substack and receive your FREE copy of the Ultimate Resource Guide for Active Inference AI | 2024 Q1 #ActiveInference #KarlFriston #IntelligentAgents #AGI #FirstPrinciples #FutureOfAI #VERSESAI #OpenAI

Audio Narration of the article, VERSES AI Announces AGI Breakthrough | Invokes Open AI's 'Assist' Clause by Denise Holt, Spatial Web AI Podcast #AGI #ActiveInference #VERSESAI VERSES has achieved an AGI breakthrough within their alternative path to AGI called Active Inference. And on December 20, 2023, they appealed to Open AI “in the spirit of cooperation and in accordance with [their} charter,” by taking out a full page ad in the New York TImes with an Open Letter to the Board of Driectors at Open AI. 🔍 Key Points: 🧠💡 • VERSES New Path to AGI: Focusing on 'natural' rather than 'artificial' intelligence. • Active Inference Breakthrough: A significant advancement that challenges traditional AI models. • A Gesture in the Spirit of Cooperation: Aligning with Open AI's mission for safe AGI that benefits humanity. • Challenges of Deep Learning: Addressing the limitations and dangers of current AI approaches. • VERSES vs DeepMind: A contrast between the approaches of Geoffrey Hinton and Karl Friston. • The Free Energy Principle: Unlocking a new direction in AI, grounded in natural intelligence. • AGI Roadmap: Detailed stages from Systemic to Shared Intelligence, leading to potential super-intelligence. • Collaboration Call: A significant appeal for cooperation within the AI community. 🧠 Why It Matters: This announcement is more than just a technological advancement; it's a call for a paradigm shift in how we approach AGI. VERSES AI is inviting us to reconsider our relationship with technology, emphasizing cooperation, safety, and alignment with human values. Explore the future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach! Visit my blog and Subscribe to my channels: Spatial Web AI website: https://deniseholt.us Substack: https://deniseholt.substack.com LinkedIn: https://spatial-web-ai-6985009124036030464 #VERSESAI #AGI #OpenAI #ActiveInference #KarlFriston #IntelligentAgents #FirstPrinciples #FutureOfAI

Audio Narration of the article - Unlocking the Future of AI - Active Inference vs LLMs – The World vs. Words, written and narrated by Denise Holt. #FutureofAI #ActiveInferenceAI #VERSESAI Active Inference AI a catalyst for change and remarkable innovation, fundamentally redefining what AI means. representing a paradigm shift - modeled after how the human brain works through real-time sensory input and real-world interaction. This allows for true embodied AI that can adapt, evolve, and handle complex real-time operations. Self-evolving, self-organizing, and Self-optimizing Active Inference holds the key to the next era of AI advancement. VERSES AI is spearheading Active Inference development with world renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Karl Friston, unlocking new possibilities for trusted and ethical AI integration into society. Explore the future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach! Visit my blog and Subscribe to my channels: Spatial Web AI website: https://deniseholt.us Substack: https://deniseholt.substack.com LinkedIn: https://spatial-web-ai-6985009124036030464   #FutureofAI #ActiveInferenceAI #LLMs #VERSESAI #Intelligentagents #KarlFriston #FirstPrinciplesAI

On November 3, 2023, VERSES AI gave the public a 'FIRST LOOK' 👀 at their new AI platform called, Genius™, and the AI capabilities they demonstrated were mind blowing. 🚀 Here's my take on the demo and why I believe they are positioned to become a global leader in space of Intelligent Agents... 🔸 “What you’re about to see is akin to, I believe, a moment like the launch of the first rocket or the Kitty Hawk moment…So I want you to think about that moment when you first saw something completely new in technology.”  — Gabriel Rene, CEO VERSES AI 🔸 Artificial intelligence is at a critical juncture in its evolution, and the LIVE demonstration on November 3, 2023 of VERSES' “Genius™” AI platform showcases a promising new direction for the field. In this presentation, CEO Gabriel Rene and his team provided a first look at how Genius™ is redefining the future of AI through its innovative approach rooted in Active Inference, First Principles AI, and Shared Intelligence. Explore the future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach! Visit my blog and Subscribe to my channels: Spatial Web AI website: https://deniseholt.us Substack: https://deniseholt.substack.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/spatial-web-ai-6985009124036030464

Denise Holt reports from the 4th Annual International Workshop on Active Inference (IWAI), September 2023, where the highlight of the event was a 1.5 hour long exclusive presentation with the father of Active Inference & the Free Energy Principle, Dr. Karl J. Friston, Chief Scientist at VERSES AI. In this groundbreaking video, Dr. Friston unveils his latest research on Active Inference, shedding light on its potential as a systematic blueprint for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Watch as Friston and his VERSES team pioneer a new kind of AI that mimics biological intelligence, making any data 'smart'. Learn how intelligent agents leverage generative models and state spaces to perceive, adapt to, and reshape environments. Witness Friston’s simulations of autonomous systems dynamically pooling knowledge through emergent communication protocols to achieve flexible, human-like coordination. Witness the structured learning breakthroughs that move beyond today’s pattern recognition to decode raw data streams into organized representations, goals, and plans - the foundations for artificial general intelligence. Find out how VERSES’ Spatial Web Protocol enables seamless belief sharing across specialized agents to form efficient, mutually predictable worlds. Gain perspective on inductive planning, information-theoretic formalisms, model comparison, epistemic foraging, dynamics of learning, and more groundbreaking Active Inference innovations. While Friston’s presentation was meant only as a glimpse, these insights keep VERSES AI at the leading edge of creating Autonomous Intelligent Systems (AIS) that can understand, communicate, and adapt as humans do.   🎥 Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction by Tim and Karl Friston’s Opening Remarks 06:09 — The Significance of Free Energy in Understanding Life 07:10 — Exploring Markov Blankets and Factor Graphs 09:56 — Hierarchical Generative Models and Time Perception 13:36 — Active Inference and Planning with Expected Free Energy 15:40 — Joint Free Energy and Generalized Synchrony in Physics 16:40 — The Role of Paths and Intentions in Physics and Active Inference 17:35 — Specifying Endpoints of Paths as Goals 30:26 — Communication and Belief Sharing in Federated Systems 31:35 — Generative Models and Perception in Agents 40:19 — Model Comparison and Latent State Discovery 41:25 — Active Model Selection and Handwritten Digit Styles 45:30 — Structured Learning and Object Localization 49:10 — Epistemic Foraging and Confidence in Learning 50:21 — The Dynamics of Information Gain and Learning 51:29 — Conclusion and Q&A Begins 01:19:33 — Emphasis on Constraints in the Free Energy Principle 01:23:40 — Closing Remarks 01:24:55 — Karl Friston’s Reflections on the Field’s Evolution and the Next Generation   All content for Spatial Web AI is independently created by Denise Holt. 🧠  Don't miss the opportunity to stay at the forefront of AI innovation! Empower me to continue producing the content you love, as we expand our shared knowledge together. Become part of this movement, and join my Patreon Community where you will get early and behind the scenes access to the most cutting edge AI news and information. patreon.com/SpatialWebAI   You can also learn more on my blog: https://deniseholt.us   Explore the Future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach! Subscribe to my channels on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and more, and subscribe to my newsletter on LinkedIn, for more ground breaking content.   #ActiveInferenceAI  #KarlFriston #IntelligentAgents #VERSESAI #FreeEnergyPrinciple #AGI #FutureofAI #FirstPrinciplesAI  

1st Published August 15, 2023 - Friston’s Law is Proven- FEP Explains How Neurons Learn, written & narrated by Denise Holt. #ActiveInference #FreeEnergyPrinciple #KarlFriston   Dr. Karl J. Friston, the Chief Scientist at VERSES AI, has developed a new kind of AI called Active Inference AI based on the Free Energy Principle (FEP). Researchers in Japan have proven that Friston's theory explains how the brain learns through self-organization and predictive modeling. This breakthrough has significant implications for neuroscience and AI research, as it offers a more sustainable, interpretable, and programmable approach to artificial intelligence. The combination of Active Inference AI, the Free Energy Principle, and the Spatial Web Protocol lays the foundation for a unified system of distributed collective intelligence that mimics biological intelligence. By understanding how brains handle perception and learning through Bayesian inference, researchers hope to achieve AGI or ASI in machines. VERSES AI is leading this revolutionary work in the field of artificial intelligence. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - AI Research Challenges 02:03 - Dr. Karl Friston's Work with VERSES AI 03:02 - The Free Energy Principle 04:20 - Brain's Perceptual Mechanism 05:34 - Neural Network Inference 06:49 - Experimental Validation in Neuronal Networks 08:07 - AI and the Free Energy Principle 09:03 - The Future of AI with VERSES AI 10:10 - Conclusion and Further Resources   Read the full article here: https://deniseholt.us/fristons-ai-law-is-proven-fep-explains-how-neurons-learn   Check out all the videos in this series on our Knowledge Bank Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0h9xFwpMaLumek-HwbuP-jpAfmSWW55   Learn more on the SpatialWebAI blog - https://deniseholt.us *** All content for Spatial Web AI is independently created by Denise Holt. Empower me to continue producing the content you love, as we expand our shared knowledge together. Become part of this movement, and join my Patreon Family for early and behind the scenes access to the most cutting edge AI news and information. patreon.com/SpatialWebAI   #artificialintelligence #ActiveInference #FreeEnergyPrinciple #KarlFriston #VERSES #aigovernance

On November 20, 2023, Denise Holt sat down with Mahault Albarracin, the Director of Product for Research and Innovation at VERSES AI, to explore the future of AI. Albarracin, an expert in active inference and cognitive computing, shares her profound insights on how active inference is revolutionizing AI by endowing it with a sense of self. The conversation navigates through the limitations of current large language models (LLMs) and contrasts them with the potential of active inference models. Albarracin emphasizes the importance of self-organization in AI systems, underscoring the difference between mere content prediction and the dynamic, adaptive capabilities of active inference. The discussion also touches on broader implications, including AI's role in societal structures, the need for diverse, multidisciplinary approaches in AI governance, and the prospect of AI reshaping our work and social lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge developments in AI and their far-reaching consequences.   Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: The Need for a New AI Paradigm 01:58 - Understanding Active Inference and AI’s Sense of Self 06:39 – The Obligatory Commentary on the OpenAI Drama 10:19 - The Role of Active Inference in AI's Evolution 17:44 - Insights from Working with Karl Friston 21:43 - Interdisciplinary Approach to AI Research 31:56 - AI and the Future of Work and Society 43:35 - AI Alignment, Empathy, and Consciousness 54:51 - Tailoring AI's Empathy and Sensitivity 58:51 – AI Embodiment 01:07:59 - Navigating AI Governance and Inclusion   Special thank you to Mahault Albarracin for being on our show!   Connect with him: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahault-albarracin-1742bb153   You can also learn more on my blog: https://deniseholt.us   Explore the future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach! Subscribe to our channel on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and more, and subscribe to our newsletter on LinkedIn, for more ground breaking content.     #FirstPrinciplesAI  #ActiveInferenceAI  #KarlFriston #VERSESAI #FEP #FutureofAI

Join our conversation in this episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast, where host Denise Holt engages with Dr. Jacques Ludik, a renowned global AI expert, smart tech entrepreneur, founder of multiple AI companies, and best-selling author, as they dive into a myriad of topics encompassing AI's future, its ethical implications, and its transformative impact on society. Explore the intricacies of neural networks and Active Inference AI, discussing the broader societal implications of AI, including its role in empathy, privacy, and AI governance.  Dr. Ludik passionately discusses the need for visionary leadership and a collective approach towards realizing AI's full potential, emphasizing wisdom, decentralized systems, and sustainable living. They also examine digital twins, the Free Energy Principle, and the integration of AI in various domains, providing a glimpse into the future of intelligent systems and their role in improving the quality of life globally.   Dr. Jacques Ludik has an extensive background in AI, with contributions to machine learning, neural networks, and the application of AI across various industries. From his academic collaborations to his practical experiences in predictive maintenance and real-time process problem identification, Dr. Ludik shares rich insights from his journey in the AI landscape.   Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an AI professional, or simply curious about the future of smart technology, this conversation offers deep insight into complex AI concepts and a visionary outlook on how AI can shape a better future for all.   Chapters:   00:12 - Introduction to Dr. Jacques Ludik 01:23 - Dr. Ludik's AI Background and Journey 07:00 - Future of Smart Technologies 10:30 - Massive Transformative Purpose in AI 15:08 - Vision for a Thriving Civilization 20:50 - AI's Impact on Jobs and Empathy 23:47 - Merging Technology with Humans 26:09 - Active Inference and Bayesian Approach 30:51 - Digital Twins and Spatial Computing 34:57 - Intelligent Agents and HSML 41:16 - AI Governance and Trustworthiness 48:23 - Future of AI and Decentralized Data 53:00 - Active Inference in World Models 59:38 - Overcoming Sunk Cost Bias in AI 01:05:03 - Personalized AI and Future Possibilities 01:10:01 – Wrap Up   Special thank you to Dr. Jacques Ludik for being on our show!   Connect with him: Website: https://jacquesludik.com/   You can also learn more on my blog: https://deniseholt.us   Explore the future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach! Subscribe to our channel on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and more, and subscribe to our newsletter on LinkedIn, for more ground breaking content.     #ActiveInferenceAI #FirstPrinciplesAI  #FreeEnergyPrinciple #FutureofAI #KarlFriston #HSML #AIGovernance #VERSES

Explore the fascinating world of Active Inference AI and the Free Energy Principle developed by Dr. Karl Friston in this episode of the Spatial Web AI Podcast, as host, Denise Holt, welcomes Dr. Bert De Vries, Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. #ActiveInference Discover how the Active Inference approach to AI follows the principle of least action and describes how information processing occurs in biological systems like the brain. The brain builds a model of the world to predict sensory inputs and uses Bayesian inference to update its beliefs. Dr. De Vries highlights that this approach creates adaptable and efficient AI systems, with applications ranging from healthcare to robotics. Learn about how this form of AI works in the brain for efficient information processing, applications in robotics, engineering and medicine, advantages over deep learning models, and why active inference is poised to be the next big wave of AI. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:55 – Understanding First Principles AI 8:31 – The Impact of First Principles on Personal Experiences 18:17- Active Inference and its Applications 25:13 - Advantages over deep learning 26:31 – Building a Toolbox for Active Inference 34:36 - Energy efficiency of Active Inference and the Free Energy Principle 44:33 – Distributed Intelligent Agents 48:41 - Why active inference is next wave of AI 53:33 - Advice for students 58:02 - Wrap-up Special thank you to Dr. Bert De Vries for being on our show! Connect with him: Website: http://biaslab.org RXinfer Toolbox: http://rxinfer.ml Company: http://lazydynamics.com You can also learn more on my blog: https://deniseholt.us Explore the future of AI with Active Inference and gain insights into this revolutionary approach! Subscribe to our channel for more ground breaking content. #ActiveInferenceAI #FirstPrinciplesAI  #FreeEnergyPrinciple #FutureofAI #KarlFriston #VERSES

Revolutionary AI Whitepaper Validated by New Neuroscience Breakthrough by Denise Holt The Future of AI is Shared, Distributed, and Multi-Scale This may seem too good to be true, but it’s not. In fact, it’s happening right now. It's called Active Inference AI, based on the Free Energy Principle (FEP). In December 2022, VERSES AI set forth a sweeping vision for artificial intelligence based on a distributed, collective real-time knowledge graph, comprised of Intelligent Agents operating on the physics of intelligence itself. In their whitepaper, titled “Designing Ecosystems of Intelligence from First Principles,” they propose a profound departure from standard notions of AI as a monolithic system. Authored by Chief Scientist Dr. Karl Friston and the VERSES AI research team, the paper puts forth the concept of “shared intelligence”. This represents intelligence as emerging from interactions between diverse, distributed nodes as Intelligent Agents, in which each contributes localized knowledge and unique perspectives. Read the full article here: https://deniseholt.us/revolutionary-ai-whitepaper-validated-by-new-neuroscience-breakthrough Check out all the videos in this series on our Knowledge Bank Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv0h9xFwpMaLumek-HwbuP-jpAfmSWW55 Learn more on the SpatialWebAI blog - https://deniseholt.us #artificialintelligence #ActiveInference #aigovernance #explainableai #FEP